Spyglass telescope

This small Galilean telescope has a tapering ebony barrel, a single brass draw tube and ivory mounts for the two lenses.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4521
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Spyglass telescope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Length: 87mm (closed), 118mm (focused, approx.); Diameter: 58 mm (max)
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